Finding Aid for the Kent State University Stark Campus records

Author: Barbara Bass, February 2006
Revisions: April 2011 Revised by Amanda Faehnel; Updated September 2017; Last Updated: August 2022
Descriptive Rules: DACS

Origination: Kent State University. Stark Campus

Inclusive Dates: 1949-2013

Extent: 3.66 cubic feet (8 containers = 7 half size record storage boxes, 1 oversized folder)
Physical Location: 11th Floor.

Abstract: The collection contains records pertaining to the Kent State University Stark Campus including subject files, publications, and reports.

History of Kent State University Stark Campus: The roots of Kent State University Stark Campus (also known as Kent State University at Stark) began in 1946 with Kent State Canton, a university division created to address the sudden surge of college students utilizing the new G.I. Bill. While lack of funding forced this branch to close in 1950, a new Cadet Program emerged, providing extension teacher programs, which eventually merged into the Canton Academic Center. In 1967, Kent State University Stark Campus opened in its current location as a regional branch. Today, Stark Campus is the largest of Kent State University's regional branches and continues to expand while offering associate, baccalaureate, and master degrees.

Scope and Content: This collection is made up of materials formerly housed in a vertical file in the Department of Special Collections and Archives. The records are composed mostly of subject files, publications and reports. Many of these materials were created by the Publications Office on the Kent State University main campus.

Statement of Arrangement: These records are divided into the following series:

• Series 1: Subject Files
• Series 2: Publications
• Series 3: Reports
• Series 4: Schedule of Classes
• Series 5: Oversized Materials

Preferred Citation: Kent State University Stark Campus records. Department of Special Collections and Archives. Kent State University Libraries and Media Services.

Related Material: The Kent State University Regional Campuses Office records contain materials created by the Regional Campuses office, a central office connecting Kent State's seven regional campuses. The collection includes administrative files, reports, and subject files pertaining to Stark campus, but also encompasses all seven of Kent State University's regional campuses. View the Kent State University Regional Campuses Office records finding aid.

Accruals: Additional materials will be added to the collection on a continual basis.

Series 1: Subject Files

Box 1
Folder -- Contents

1. AAU National Women's and Girls' Track and Field, 1972
2. Admissions, 1990-1999
3. Admissions, 2000-2011
4. Akron, University of, 1970
5. Architectural plans, 1973-1974
6. Branch Planning, 1968-1974
7. Brochures, 1979-1989
8. Brochures, 1990-1999
9. Brochures, 2000-2009
10. Brochures, 2010-2012
11. Brochures, undated
12. Buildings, Illustrations, undated

Box 2
Folder -- Contents

1. Campus Advisory Committee, 1967-1968
2. Campus Safety, 1992
3. Canton Teacher Education Program, 1953-1958
4. Catalogs, 1964-1970
5. Certificates of Appreciation, 1964
6. Closed Circuit Television, 1974
7. Commencement, 1967-1993
8. Community Orientation, 1970
9. Dedication, 1967
10. Demonstrations, 1969
11. Elsasser, Robert, Statement, 1970
12. Enrollment, 1968-1984
13. Envelopes, undated
14. Events, 1950-1997
15. Featured Speakers Series, 1992-1997
16. Fiftieth Anniversary, 1996
17. Folders, 1998-2003
18. History of Stark Campus, 1973
19. Interfaith Campus Ministry, 1967-1974
20. International Business Resource Center, 1991
21. Invitations, 1987-1998
22. Kiosk, Artist lecture series, 1983-2007
23. Library, 1973-1990
24. Library Handbooks, 1974-1992
25. Maps, undated
26. May 4, 1970, 1970
27. Meet Your Major Night, 1992-1999
28. News Clippings, 1964-1984
29. Numerical Control Laboratory, 1973
30. Nursing Program, 1967
31. Office of Corporate and Community Services, 2000-2005

Box 3
Folder -- Contents

1. Personnel, 1966-1969
2. Professional Education and Conference Center, 1998-2000
3. School of Speech, 1981
4. Sports Tickets, 1972-1973
5. Stationary, undated
6. Student Directory, Fall Quarter, 1949
7. Student Viewbook, 2000-2002
8. Student Viewbook, 2003-2004
9. Student Viewbook, 2007-2010
10. Student Viewbook, 2012-2013
11. Transient Policy, 1972

Series 2: Publications

Box 4
Folder -- Contents

1. Business Network, 1995-1997
2. Community Report, 2000-2002
3. Deja Vu, 1981
4. Encompass, 2008-2013
5. Intercom, 1995
6. Kinetics, 1995-1999
7. Montage, 1969; 1971; 1977
8. Network, 1998-2001
9. Network, 2002-2006
10. Report to the Community, 2007
11. The Sun, 1968

Series 3: Reports

Box 5
Folder -- Contents

1. Annual Report, 1979-1980
2. Energy Cost Comparison, 1965
3. Improving Opportunities for Vocational and Technical Education, 1964
4. Kent State University Canton: A Report, 1950
5. Kent State University Canton: A Report, 1950 (copy 2)
6. A Plan for Consortium Between The Kent State University Stark Regional Campus and the Stark Technical College, 1972
7. A Plan for Library Consortium Between The Kent State University Stark Regional Campus and the Stark Technical College, 1973
8. Proposed Sites for KSU Stark County Academic Center, 1964
9. Site Selection Analysis, 1965
10. Stark Campus Program Proposals, 1987

Series 4: Schedule of Classes

Box 6
Folder -- Contents

1. 1947-1966
2. 1969-1982
3. 1987-1989
4. 1990-1991
5. 1992-1993
6. 1994-1996
7. 1997-1999
8. 2000-2001

Box 7
Folder -- Contents

1. 2001-2002
2. 2003-2004
3. 2005-2006
4. 2007-2009

Series 5: Oversized Materials

Box 8 (Oversized Folder)
Folder -- Contents

1. Posters, 1992-1998
2. Resolution: "Protesting the Discontinuance of the Canton division...," July 29, 1949
   Scope and Content: A resolution certificate (two copies) of the 98th General Assembly of Ohio, Regular Session, 1949-1950, "Protesting the Discontinuance of the Canton division of Kent State University during the academic year 1950-51." Signed by Delbert E. Dixon, Clerk, and including a State of Ohio seal. The Resolution outlines the reasons the Assembly objects to the disruption of instruction at the Kent State Canton campus.
3. Schematic Master Plan, 1972